LAS VEGAS (AP) – Andre Agassi almost lost a grip on two special rackets at a benefit auction before his wife, Steffi Graf, bought them for $360,000.

In the live auction before Agassi’s 11th Grand Slam for Children on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the tennis star was almost ready to donate the racket with which he won his first professional match, and the racket he used in his final U.S. Open just weeks ago.

Bidding topped $320,000 before Graf, one of the most celebrated players in women’s tennis, intervened.

“Those rackets are supposed to stay with us,” she said after making the final bid.

Agassi offered the next highest bidder a free tennis lesson.

“It’s all crazy money, so thank you,” he said from the stage.

In all, $8.6 million was raised at the benefit for underprivileged, abused and at-risk children in Las Vegas, Agassi’s hometown. Agassi called it “an amazing night in an amazing year.”

Actress, 16, expecting child

NEW YORK (AP) – Keisha Castle-Hughes is growing up fast.

The 16-year-old actress, who was nominated for a best-actress Oscar for her role in 2002’s “Whale Rider,” is expecting a baby in the spring, the agency that represents her confirmed Friday.

The father is her boyfriend of three years, Bradley Hull, 19.

Castle-Hughes, who was born in Australia, played the Queen of Naboo in last year’s “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.” She will be seen next as Mary in “The Nativity Story,” set for release Dec. 1.

Rapper Jadakiss arrested

YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) – Rapper Jadakiss was arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after a traffic stop early Saturday, his second arrest on gun charges since 2004, authorities said.

Jadakiss, whose real name is Jason Phillips, was one of four people inside the car, Detective Sgt. Joseph Pietropaolo said. He said all four were charged with criminal possession of a weapon because a loaded handgun was found inside the vehicle.

Jadakiss, a Yonkers native, released his first solo album, “Kiss the Game Goodbye,” in 2001. His most recent album was “Kiss of Death,” and he had a hit single “U Make Me Wanna” that featured Mariah Carey. He also performed with Jennifer Lopez on her hit “Jenny From the Block.”

Jadakiss sparked controversy in 2004 with his song “Why,” which contained lyrics asking “Why did Bush knock down the towers?” He said later it was a reference to the president’s failure to stop terrorism.

In July 2004, he was arrested on marijuana and gun possession charges in North Carolina. Police said they found less than an ounce of marijuana and two loaded .45-caliber pistols in his vehicle.

He reached a plea agreement the next year on the North Carolina misdemeanor charges and paid a $900 fine.

There was no telephone listing for the rapper in Yonkers, and his Web site listed no contact numbers.